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Proverbs 10:31

Words and speechWisdom

29 The way of the LORD is a refuge to the upright, but destruction awaits those who do evil.

30 The righteous will never be shaken, but the wicked will not inhabit the land.

The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out.

32 The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.

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BSB
The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out.
KJV
The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.
WEB
The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.
ASV
The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom; But the perverse tongue shall be cut off.
DARBY
The mouth of a righteous [man] putteth forth wisdom; but the froward tongue shall be cut out.
BLB
The mouth of a righteous one brings forth wisdom, and a tongue of perversity will be cut out.
ÅB
Den rettferdiges munn bærer visdoms frukt, men den falske tunge skal skjæres av.
OTB
De rettferdiges ord bærer visdommens frukt, men en pervers tunge vil bli brakt til taushet.
B1930
Den rettferdiges munn bærer visdoms frukt, men den falske tunge skal skjæres av.

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